Exercise-Why Do It?

I read a blog the other day that asked the question:  Why do you really exercise?  So I started thinking about how I would answer.

I exercise so my body will move easily, look fit,  and be strong.  I have spent a lot of time in an atmosphere that allows me to observe people, a lot of them senior citizens.  Because of my observations, I decided that I don't want to amble, I don't want to shuffle, and I don't want to be bent and stooped. (Quite honestly, observing senior citizens smoking, was good incentive to quit before I became one).  Seeing what your fate could be  at an older age can  give you a lot to think about when you are faced with choices.  More and more, the healthy choices look to be the ones for me.

I exercise because I can.  Seeing people with a wide variety of physical disabilities made me realize how very lucky I am to be healthy.  I can no longer squander that  good health by not nurturing it and taking care of myself.  I have come to believe what we pay attention to, give thought to, and work at, is what will be reflected in the lifestyle we are able to live.  I intend to be as healthy as I possibly can.  I am willing and determined to work at it.

I exercise because I want to always be capable.  I want to take care of my life myself.

I exercise because I want to give my body every opportunity to feel great and look good.  My body is a wonderful machine and I have come to understand that exercise and whole foods are the fuel it needs for optimum performance.  It needs to be appreciated.

I can, I will!!